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Environmental Compliance Environmental Engineer

Environmental Specialist – Renewable Engineering Industry

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for: Hire Resolve
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Hire Resolve’s client in the renewable energy industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an Environmental Specialist in Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

  • Project Development:

    Support Project Developers managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for new projects, focusing on mitigating environmental risks.

    Ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards from project initiation.

    Assist in drafting Environmental Management Program Reports (EMPr) and maintain up-to-date knowledge on environmental legislation.

    Support biodiversity offsets and manage a biodiversity legal database.

  • Business Development:

    Address environmental gaps in lender due diligence and ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards.

    Adapt Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) to project-specific contexts.

  • Project Implementation:

    Develop and oversee compliance checklists for pre-construction and mitigation measures.

    Manage contracts with external Environmental Control Officers (ECO) and Environmental Specialists (ESO).Review reports and collaborate on solutions to environmental challenges.

  • Asset Management:

    Ensure all company assets comply with environmental regulations and management plans.

    • Requirements:

    Must-have Qualifications and

    Certifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/Management, Geography, or related field.
  • Candidate should have SACNASP / EAPASA certification.



    • Preferred Qualifications and

    Certifications:

  • Honours Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, or related field.
  • Professional SACNASP / EAPASA certification.

    • Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in environmental roles.
  • Preferably 8+ years with experience in the Renewable Energy sector.

    • Technical

    Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of NEMA, environmental laws, and guidelines.
  • Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.
  • Skills in environmental monitoring, auditing, and contractor management.
  • Fluent in English; additional language skills advantageous.

    • Leadership

    Competencies:

  • Capable of managing and supervising external environmental team members.

    • Benefits:

  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), if applicable.
    • Full Time

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